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Found a BSA...part II... '67 B44

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Earache my eye...

"You want a 500 single to go with your 650 twin?" was the question last night!

Chances are good my BSA escapade has lead to another. A fellow Lodge Member has been looking for a modern bike, like say a Honda Shadow V-twin, to get back into riding and I have been helping him with leads. Last night he said he contacted an old (65 ish) mate who was heavy into bikes back in the day. Offered to GIVE him an "older BSA 500 single" that has been stored in a heated garage for 20 years! Seems he bought it to restore and never got around to it. Too old of a bike for the guy I know from Lodge, and he is going to pass it onto me! I said $200 sight unseen to help towards his bike purchase.. he will get back to me soon.
M20... B33... Goldstar??? My mind is reeling!
Hope I didn't jinx it but had to tell somebody :

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Probobly a Shooting Star (like the pile of garbage Brad mentioned). Its now "yard art" at our buddy BSA Joes house. Goldwings, vintage Brit bikes... You do like to stack the deck against yourself don't ya?

Earache my eye...

Went to the Lodge last night and he was a No show, at least not by 6:30 when I left. Wifey tends Bar there part time so she will ring me when he comes in.
When I got home I had the strangest craving...

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Went to the Lodge last night and he was a No show, at least not by 6:30 when I left. Wifey tends Bar there part time so she will ring me when he comes in.
When I got home I had the strangest craving...

Earache my eye...

NICE!!! No wonder you were liquidating some parts! CONGRATS
Last night I met up with my contact and received a small update.
He spoke to the bikes owner and actually looked at the Beezah. Says it's assembled compete, not a basket case. And the owner had started gathing parts for the resto. Replacement harness and rust free tank "ready for paint" are included. Doesn't think the tank was chrome... Asking $450, exactly what he has into it with the bike and the spares. Owner says he has the title somewhere, just has to find it.
When I asked if it was a hardtail, he looked puzzled, so I started showing him Googled pics from my phone. He doesn't remembr if it had shocks, or plunger frame... and he picked this engine because of the tri-angle looks of the side cover...

But that is a A7 twin : , I am not aware of any singles that had that shape... so the plot thickens.
I did get his phone number and he is willing to take me there any time as they are both retired, chances are good we can all 3 hook up. I am a little on the fence now as this would more than deplete my bike funds and I am trying to finish the CB750... but hey, I can get more money eventually but an chance at another old BSA doesn't happen very often.